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In England in 1554 the four eldest Washington children (ancestors of George Washington) become involved in a secret plot to free the Princess Elizabeth who is imprisoned in a nearby castle.
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- PublisherMethuen Publishing Ltd
- Publication date1995
- ISBN 10 0416587402
- ISBN 13 9780416587401
- BindingHardcover
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Book Description Hardback. Hardback. Third impression. Historical fiction written and illustrated by Cynthia Harnett. Charming story of a group of children trying to save the Princess Elizabeth (Elizabeth Tudor) in the years of her half-sister's Mary's reign. Set at the still extant Sulgrave Manor in Northamptonshire, Woodstock and London. Sulgrave Manor was the home of the Washington family whose children feature here. The family really existed and their descendants include George Washington, the first president of the United States. The family's coat of arms is the stars and bars. The family are also related to the Spencers of Althorp, ancestors of the late Diana, Princess of Wales. Illustrated with line drawings throughout showing scenes from the book and many domestic items and architectural features that you can still see if you visit the manor house. Illustrated plan to endpapers. Green boards with red titles to spine are very clean and neat. Previous owner's name to endpaper. Slightly creased to one corner of front endpaper. Colour illustrated matt dust jacket is a little tanned to spine and has a few faint marks to back. Dust jacket has tiny chips and nicks to the edges. Near fine, bright copy in good+ dust jacket Near fine, bright copy in good+ dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 22813
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